U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
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Fort Belvoir woman admits guilt in severe child abuse case
A Fort Belvoir resident has admitted to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault by striking, beating, and wounding, as well as cruelty to children. -
Two men sentenced for laundering over $6 million in elder fraud scheme
Two men have been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for their involvement in laundering over $6 million obtained through an elder fraud scheme. -
Six foreign nationals sentenced in Virginia for cocaine trafficking
Four Mexican and two Ecuadoran nationals have been sentenced in Newport News, Virginia, for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. -
Washington man admits guilt in fake escort extortion scheme
A Washington man has admitted to extorting clients by using fake online escort profiles, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. -
Erik Siebert named interim U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Virginia
Erik S. Siebert has assumed the role of Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA). -
U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber announces resignation effective January 20
Jessica D. Aber has announced her resignation as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, effective January 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm. -
Justice Department files lawsuit against Walgreens over alleged illegal prescription practices
The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries, accusing the pharmacy chain of dispensing millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and seeking... -
Washington man pleads guilty in multi-scheme fraud case exceeding $600K losses
A Washington man, Marco Raquan Honesty, has entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. -
Former CIA analyst admits guilt in leaking top secret information
A former CIA analyst, Asif William Rahman, has admitted to retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to unauthorized individuals. -
Union Hill house seized after decade-long use for drug sales
A house in Richmond's Union Hill neighborhood has been seized by the United States due to its use as a drug-involved premises for over ten years. -
Oakton doctor pleads guilty in opioid distribution case
An Oakton doctor, David Allingham, has pled guilty to charges related to operating a pill mill. -
Man convicted for smuggling cocaine disguised as food into Dulles airport
A Rockville, Maryland man has been convicted by a federal jury on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. -
Farmville man sentenced to over 13 years for illegal firearm possession
A Farmville man has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for illegal firearm possession. -
Norfolk man receives lengthy prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses
A Norfolk man, Eric Joseph McGinnis, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.